KR20010008247A - System and method for paying by using automatic response service - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A payment system by using an automatic reply system and the method is provided to make a user see charged information conveniently, blocking the leakage of private information, in internet. CONSTITUTION: A payment system by using an automatic reply system and the method consists of four steps. First, the payment system receives a connection information request from a voice information service system. Second, the payment system searches the first connection information according to the connection information request, and transmits the information. Third, the payment system receives the second connection information from a user terminal, and inspects whether the first connection information and the second connection information is same or not. Fourth, if the information is same, the payment system searches the charged information, which the user requested, and transmits the information to the user's terminal.

Description

System and method for paying by using automatic response service

The present invention relates to a payment system and method using an answering machine, and more particularly, to a payment system and method using an answering machine capable of using a secure communication network by acquiring access permission information of the Internet using an answering machine.

In general, the payment method for the use of the paid information on the Internet is a method of using a credit card or depositing a bankbook through a bank, and in rare cases, a method of using electronic money which is commonly used in the Internet site. Etc. are applied.

The method of paying by credit card automatically pays a certain amount according to the period of use or the amount calculated based on the number of times used by entering the credit card number in a form designated by the information provider in order to pay for using the specific information desired by the information user. This is how you do it.

The method of depositing bankbooks through a bank is a method in which an information user who wants to use a particular information deposits a certain amount of money to a bank account number designated by an information provider who provides the information through a bank. In some cases, a request for payment may be made later for the amount of information used.

In addition, in order for information users registered as members in the Internet site to receive specific information, the information provider repeatedly performs activities recognized by the information provider, acquires electronic money that is commonly used in the Internet site, and then uses the acquired electronic money to obtain specific information. This is how you apply it so that you can use it.

However, in order to view and receive specific information provided by the information user for a fee in the conventional Internet site, a member registration operation must be performed in the site.

In addition, the method of paying with a credit card may not be used by adolescents who have no income or who do not receive a credit card for other reasons.

In addition, most information users have a problem of avoiding exposure to credit card information and are reluctant to use credit card information in a personal information registration form required for each Internet site.

In addition, there is a problem in that the information provider operating the Internet site has to register as a member company of the card company in order to receive the payment by credit card, the conditions in the registration process are difficult, and the introduction costs are high. .

In addition, when paying a fee through bank transfer, at least one day or more is required to confirm the deposit. Therefore, when an information user wants to use the information immediately, there is a problem that a satisfactory service cannot be provided.

In addition, there is a problem in that the fee incurred in the case of the deposit will be borne by the information user who always deposits, resulting in a psychological rejection.

In addition, the conventional method of paying a fee in order to use the paid information is inconvenient, and there is a problem that many information users avoid using the information.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an automatic response system that can fundamentally block the risk of personal information leakage because it is not necessary to perform member registration in the corresponding site in order to view and receive specific information provided by the information user for a fee. It is to provide a payment system and method used.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a payment system and a method using an automatic answering system that can be used at any time, if necessary without limitation conditions such as the presence or absence of income information users want to use the information.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a payment system and method using an automatic answering system that does not have a problem of leaking information on a payment means because a separate payment means such as a credit card is not used in return for using the information. .

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a payment system and method using an answering machine that allows an information user to consider a fairness of information provision by separately providing a fee payment standard for using paid information according to a use period.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a payment system using an automatic response system that does not incur an additional cost of introduction of equipment due to the fact that an information provider operating an Internet site does not receive a usage fee by means of payment such as a credit card; To provide a way.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a payment system and method using an answering machine that can use the information immediately without having to wait in time when the information user wants to use the information.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a payment system and method using an automated answering system that is free of costs such as fees incurred additionally in addition to the amount paid for using the information.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a payment system and method using an answering machine that can easily configure a method of paying a fee for using paid information to enable more users to use information.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a payment system and method using an answering machine that can easily configure a method of paying a fee for using paid information so that an information provider can attract more users.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a payment system for using paid information according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a flowchart of data for an information user to receive access information via a telephone in order to use paid information according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a flowchart of data for an information user to use paid information through a computer terminal according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a flow chart for an information user to receive access information via a telephone in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a flow chart for an information user using paid information through a computer terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a flow chart for the purchase of goods using a voice information service provider according to another embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a data flow diagram when applying the paid information use and purchase of goods according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention as a prepaid payment system.

8 is a data flow diagram when applying the paid information usage and purchase of goods according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention as a postpaid payment system.

9 is a diagram illustrating a screen display for member authentication using a computer terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a diagram illustrating a screen display for reading information related to the purchase of goods using a computer terminal according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a flowchart of data showing a method for an information user to use paid information using an answering machine according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

12 is a flow diagram of data showing a method for an information user to use paid information through an information providing server according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 13 is a flowchart of data for an information user to receive connection information via a telephone in order to use paid information according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

14 is a flow chart for an information user to receive access information via a telephone in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

15 is a flowchart of data showing a method for an information user to use paid information using an answering machine according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

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110: telephone

120: answering machine

130: voice information server

132: voice information processor

134: voice information storage device

150: computer terminal

160: information provision server

162: Information Provision Processor

164: information storage device

In order to achieve the above object, according to a preferred aspect of the present invention, in the method of providing access information that can use the paid information to the user using an information providing server, it is possible to use the paid information from the answering machine Receives a connection information grant request (for example, paid information usage period, paid information usage count, etc.) and uses the received connection information grant request to access any one of a plurality of access information previously stored in the storage device. (Eg, searching for a user ID, a password, etc.) and transmitting the searched access information to at least one of the answering machine and the user. Is provided, it is possible to perform the access information granting method using the information providing server System and apparatus are provided.

The searched access information may be stored in connection with the access information grant request.

The communication network may be a wired communication network, a wireless communication network, and the like, and the user terminal may include a mobile communication terminal, a computer, a wired telephone, a wireless telephone, and the like.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, in a method in which a user performs a connection information grant request using a voice information service system, a connection information grant request (for example, the information) that can use an information provision server from a user terminal Code information specifying a provision server, paid information usage period, paid information usage count, etc.), and if the access information grant request includes the code information, checks the validity of the code information; If the information is valid, transmit the access information grant request to the information providing server, receive access information corresponding to the access information grant request from the information providing server, and transmit the received access information to the user terminal. Access information grant request room using a voice information service system, characterized in that Is provided, the system and apparatus capable of executing the access request information adding method using the sound information service system is provided.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, in a method of using pay information by a user using an information providing server through a communication network, receiving a connection information grant request from a voice information service system and corresponding to the received access information grant request Search for the first access information, store the searched first access information, transmit the searched first access information to at least one of the voice information service system and the user terminal, and transmit second access information from the user terminal. Receive and check whether the first connection information is identical to the second connection information, and if the second connection information is valid, retrieve the paid information requested by the user, and send the retrieved paid information to the user terminal. The paid information providing method using the information providing server, characterized in that for transmitting The present invention provides a system and an apparatus for enabling a method of providing pay information using a corresponding information providing server.

According to still another embodiment of the present invention, in a method in which a user uses pay information provided by an information providing server using a voice information service system, the user receives connection information from a user terminal and uses the received connection information as the information. Paid information using the voice information service system, wherein the paid information is received from the information providing server and the paid information is transmitted to the user terminal when the access information is valid. A relay method is provided, and a system and apparatus for enabling the execution of a paid information relay method using the voice information service system are provided.

According to still another embodiment of the present invention, in a method in which a user uses paid information provided by an information providing server using a voice information service system, a user receives a request for granting connection information from a voice information service system, and receives the received connection. Retrieve first access information corresponding to an information grant request, store the retrieved first access information, transmit the retrieved first access information to the voice information service system, and transmit second search information from the voice information service system; Receive the received information, check whether the first connection information is identical to the second connection information, and if the second connection information is valid, retrieve the paid information requested from the voice information service system, and retrieve the retrieved paid information. Information transmission, characterized in that for transmitting to the voice information service system Provided is a method of providing pay information using a public server, and a system and apparatus for enabling a method of providing pay information using a corresponding information providing server are provided.

In a method for providing paid information to a user using an information providing server through another communication network of the present invention, receiving connection information (eg, user ID, password, etc.) from a user terminal, and receiving the received connection In order to check the validity of the information, the received access information is transmitted to a voice information service system, and a result of the validation of the access information is received from the voice information service system, and when the access information is valid, the user requests There is provided a paid information providing method using an information providing server, wherein the paid information is searched and the searched paid information is transmitted to the user terminal, and the paid information providing method using the corresponding information providing server can be performed. Systems and apparatus are provided.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, in a method in which a user uses paid information provided by an information providing server using a voice information service system, the user may receive connection information from a user terminal and store at least one connection information stored in advance. Check whether the received access information is valid, and if the access information is valid, transmit the paid information request of the user to the information providing server, receive the paid information from the information providing server, Provided is a paid information relay method using a voice information service system, characterized in that for transmitting the received paid information to the user terminal, a system and apparatus for enabling the execution of the paid information relay method using the voice information service system Is provided.

Next, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a payment system for using paid information according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a payment system for using paid information may include a telephone 110, an answering machine 120, a voice information server 130, a computer terminal 150, an information providing server 160, and the like. have.

In addition, the voice information server 130 may include a voice information processor 132, a voice information storage device 134, and the like. The information providing server 160 may include an information providing processor 162 and an information storage device 164. And the like.

An information user who wants to use paid information through a computer communication network uses a telephone 110 (which may include not only a wired telephone shown but also a wireless telephone, a mobile communication terminal, etc.) and a voice information service system (ie, an answering system). And the voice information server 130) to request access information including a user ID and a password for accessing the corresponding Internet site to use the paid information.

Thereafter, the information user's computer terminal 150 (which may include not only the illustrated computer terminal but also a mobile communication terminal) is used to access the Internet site of the information provider, and based on the access information issued from the voice information service provider. After receiving the approval of access, you can view the information according to the specified conditions.

Referring to Figure 1 will be described briefly with respect to the payment system for using the paid information according to the present invention.

First, an information user 180 who wants to use paid information provided by a paid information site on the Internet enters a phone number for accessing a voice information service (eg, 700 service) using the phone 110. After that, the user accesses the voice information server 130 through the answering machine 120 of the voice information service provider through the public telephone network.

The voice information server 130 searches for the voice information storage device 134 by using the voice information processor 132, and the user ID (ID) that allows the information user 180 to access a desired web site. Access information including the password 140 is extracted and transmitted to the telephone 110 and the information providing server 160 of the information user 180 using a communication network.

Thereafter, the information user 180 connects to the information providing server 160 using the computer terminal 150 coupled with the computer communication network, and inputs and transmits the connection information received from the voice information server 130.

The information providing server 160 receives the connection from the computer terminal 150 using the connection information previously received from the voice information server 130 by the information providing processor 162 and stored in the information storage device 164. Check whether it matches the information. When the connection information is valid, the information user 180 is allowed to connect.

The information user 180 has a telephone 110 coupled with a public telephone network and a computer terminal 150 coupled with a computer communications network. The telephone 110 may be applied to a wired telephone, a wireless telephone, or a mobile communication terminal. have.

In addition, the computer terminal 150 may be applied to a mobile communication terminal including a web navigation function, and in some cases, an information user may perform all desired operations using only the mobile communication terminal.

The voice information storage device 134 may store a plurality of pieces of information using one storage device. When the voice information storage device 134 is configured as a plurality of storage devices according to the characteristics of the stored information, the voice information storage device 134 may store a user ID for giving the information user. A user ID (ID) management storage device, a password management storage device for storing a password for giving to the information user, and the like.

In addition, the information user 180 may further include an advertisement storage device when the information user fee is reduced by a predetermined amount in exchange for listening to the advertisement for a predetermined time.

Similarly, the information storage device 164 may store a plurality of information using a single storage device. When the information storage device 164 is configured as a plurality of storage devices according to the characteristics of the stored information, the information storage device 164 may receive information from the voice information storage device 134. It may include a user ID (ID) management storage device and a password management storage device for storing the user ID (ID) information and password information, and additionally to store a plurality of content information to be provided to the information user It may further include a content information storage device for.

In addition, the user may further include a user management storage device for storing information related to the activity situation in the site.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a payment system and method using an answering machine that an information user can apply when purchasing an item through a communication network.

Referring to FIG. 1 again, as described above, the specification of a specific item that the information user 180, which has received the user ID information and the password information from the voice information server 130, wants to purchase from the corresponding site, View article information including prices and the like.

After accessing the voice information system operator's answering machine 120, selecting a payment method and paying the voice information service operator a corresponding amount, the user accesses the site and enters no personal information of the information user. Send the item purchase request information (in some cases, name information, address information, and telephone number information of the information user may be input for delivery of the corresponding item).

When the information user pays the price of a pool of water by credit card, the voice information service provider pays the corresponding amount if the credit card information is valid, and transmits the amount limit information for payment of the goods to the e-commerce site, When the information user deposits a certain amount of money using a bank, after the voice information service provider confirms the payment, the amount information of the amount of payment of the goods price is transmitted to the electronic commerce site.

The operator of the e-commerce site is able to purchase the item requested by the user based on the access information including the user ID information and the password information received from the voice information service provider and the payment amount information. Proceed with the commodity trading work by checking whether

A method of purchasing goods using a communication network according to the present invention will be described in detail later with reference to a flowchart.

Further, according to still another embodiment of the present invention, a payment system and method using an answering machine that can be provided from the information providing server when the information user requests to grant the connection information.

This embodiment will be described in detail later with reference to a related flowchart.

2 is a flowchart of data for an information user to receive access information via a telephone in order to use paid information according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, in step 210, the information user 202 for using the paid information uses the voice information service provider 204 (hereinafter, referred to as a wireless telephone). It includes a response system and a voice information server-see FIG.

In step 220, the call is connected to the telephone number entered by the information user 202 in step 210, and the voice information service provider 204 uses the prompt of the answering machine to call the information user 202's telephone. Input request information of a corresponding code of a specific information providing server 206 providing information is transmitted.

In step 230, the information user 202 inputs a corresponding code using an input unit (for example, a key input unit, etc.) of the telephone by using the received input request information. 204).

The code information input by the information user 202 through step 230 can be confirmed in a web site of the information providing server 206 which provides the information desired by the information user 202, If it is not easy to check in the website, check the voice answering service provider 204's answering machine or other voice answering service provider 204's answering machine (for example, to provide only code information. Can be checked within a separate automatic answering system).

The voice information service provider 204 having received the code from the information user 202 through the step 230 in step 240 may determine that the information user 202 has visited the website for a certain period of time (eg, one day, one month, etc.). The condition designation request information requesting the designation of continuous use is transmitted to the information user 202 using the voice message of the answering machine.

In step 250, the information user 202 confirms the condition designation request information received in step 240 in the form of a guide message of the voice message, inputs the desired condition information through the input unit of the telephone, and transmits it to the voice information service provider 204. do.

For example, the voice message provided from the voice information service provider 204 is outputted as '1 for day use, 2 for weekly use', and so on. If you want to use the site, enter 1 at the phone input.

In step 260, the voice information service provider 204 searches the storage device of the voice information service provider 204 based on the condition designation information received in step 250, and uses the information user (the The user ID and password that can be given to 202 are extracted.

The voice information service provider 204 assigns user ID (ID) information and password information at the request of the information user 202 in response to a request of the information user 202. The information and password information is sequentially stored in the storage device, or when the information user 202 requests, the plurality of user ID (ID) information and password information is randomly extracted from the storage device is stored Alternatively, when the information user 202 requests, the user ID (ID) information and password information can be applied by a method of randomly issuing a random number.

In step 270, the voice information service provider 204 transmits the access information including the user ID information and the password information retrieved in step 260, and the condition information specified by the information user 202 in step 250 to the information user 202. It is sent in the form of a guide message of an answering machine.

In step 270, the method of transmitting the access information and the condition information is transmitted using the telephone of the information user 202 currently connected, or transmitted to the e-mail address designated by the information user 202, or the information user 202. ), Or a method of transmitting in the form of a text message using a communication device designated by the information user 202.

In step 280, the voice information service provider 204 transmits the information to the information user 202, and at the same time, transmits the same information to the information providing server 206 to the information user 202. do.

In addition, the information transmitted to the information user 202 and the information providing server 206 can be stored in a storage device in the voice information service system.

In step 280, the method of transmitting the access information and the condition information transmits the corresponding information to the information providing server 206 coupled using the voice information server and the communication network to update the content information storage device or the information providing server 206. To a designated e-mail address or to a fax associated with the information providing server 206, or to a designated communication device in connection with the information providing server 206. can do.

In operation 290, the information providing server 206 stores the plurality of corresponding information received from the voice information server in operation 280 in the storage device.

As the information received in step 270, the information user 202 may be provided with the desired paid information on the corresponding website, and in step 290, the information providing server 206 receives the information of the access information input and transmitted by the information user 202. You can check for validity.

Since the site is a paid site, the information user 202 has to provide a certain amount of usage fee to the information providing server 206, but pays the fee in advance to the voice information service provider in accordance with the usage period specified in step 250 (telephone service provider). The information user 202 does not pay a separate fee to the information providing server 206.

Then, the voice information service provider 204 having received the fee from the information user 202 uses the information of the information user 202 to the information providing server 206 for each predetermined period (for example, one month, one week, etc.). Pay the fee

3 is a flowchart of data for an information user to use paid information through a computer terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a data flow diagram illustrating a case where an information user requests paid information through a computer terminal, and the information provider provides the information to the computer terminal of the information user.

Referring to FIG. 3, in step 310, the information user 302 inputs the access information received from the voice information service provider (270-2) into a form provided by the information providing server 304 to provide the information through a communication network. Send to server 304.

In operation 320, the information providing server 304 checks whether the connection information received in operation 310 is valid using the connection information received from the voice information server and stored in the storage device. The information providing server 304 may include transmitting an error message to the information user 302 if it is determined that the connection information is invalid through the inspection of step 320. Proceeding to step 330, the information providing server 304 approves the access request of the information user 302.

In operation 340, the information user 302 requests the provision of the corresponding information by selecting and requesting specific information from the plurality of information provided by the information providing server 304, and in operation 350, the information providing server 304 provides the information. The information requested by the user 302 is transmitted to the computer terminal of the information user 302 through a communication network.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a payment system and method using an answering machine that an information user can apply when purchasing an item through a communication network.

The application to the payment system for the purchase of goods is similar to the flow of data shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 described above, but when the information user deposits a certain amount to the voice information service provider, the voice information service provider deposits the money. After confirming, and further comprising the step of transmitting the payment information to the information provider.

In the case of an e-commerce site that does not require member authentication, a user ID or password may not be assigned, and specific information designated by the information user (for example, a phone number or a resident registration) Number and the like) can be used to distinguish the deposited information user.

In addition, a method of depositing the information user may use a credit card, a phone banking service, or a bankbook deposit method using a bank.

In addition, as a method of generating revenue of the information provider, by providing the information user with a method of cheaply purchasing the goods of the information provider, the information usage fee is collected in proportion to the time of using the voice information service of the information user, or the second information provider. This is a method of obtaining the amount corresponding to the price of the item suggested by the user from the information user to close the transaction and receiving a certain fee from the information provider according to the relay of the item transaction.

The method of applying the present invention to a payment system for purchasing goods will be described in detail later with reference to a flowchart.

Referring back to FIGS. 2 and 3, when an information user uses a mobile communication terminal with a built-in web navigation function, even if a user does not have a separate user device (for example, a telephone or a computer), The use of information and the purchase of goods can be integrated and applied.

4 is a flow chart for an information user to receive access information via a telephone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, in step 410, an information user who wants to use paid information provided by a specific Internet site requests a telephone connection by inputting a telephone number designated by a voice information service provider using a telephone.

In operation 420, the voice information service provider connected by the request of the information user transmits input request information of a corresponding code of the information provider that provides the desired information to the information user using the guide message of the answering machine.

In step 430, using the information received in step 420 from the voice information service provider, the information user inputs corresponding code information for specifying an information provider that provides the desired information. key) using the input unit, etc.) and transmit it to the voice information service provider.

The above-mentioned code information can be checked in the information provider's website that provides the information desired by the information user. If the information is not easy in the site, the code information can be checked in the answering machine of the voice information service provider or voice. It is possible to check in another answering machine of an information service provider (for example, an answering machine for providing only code information).

However, if the voice information system is operated independently for a specific website, the step of inputting a corresponding code, which is a step of specifying one website, may be omitted.

In step 440, the voice information service system checks whether the received code information is valid by comparing the code information received from the information provider with a plurality of code information stored in the storage device in step 430.

In addition, step 440 may further include checking whether the code input by the information user is a paid information providing site or an e-commerce site as well as checking validity of the corresponding code information.

If it is determined that the code information is invalid as a result of the checking operation in step 440, the method proceeds to step 450 and the stored code information is output through the guide message to assist the user in the correct selection. When step 450 is completed, the process proceeds to step 420 and requests the information user to input the correct code.

In addition, if it is determined that the valid code information is a result of the check in step 440, the flow proceeds to step 460.

In step 460, the voice information service provider uses the voice message of the answering machine to provide condition designation request information for requesting the information user to select a period of time (eg, one day, one month, etc.) to continue using the site. send.

In step 470, the information user confirms the condition designation request information received in step 460 through a guide message output in a voice form, and then inputs the desired condition designation information through the input unit of the telephone to transmit to the voice information service provider.

For example, the voice message output from the voice information service provider is output as '1 for day use, 2 for weekly use', and so on. Select 1 and enter it.

In step 480, the voice information service provider searches for a storage device of the voice information service provider based on the condition designation information received in step 470, and extracts a user ID and password that can be given to the information user. It is transmitted to the information user through a voice message of the information service.

In operation 480, the corresponding information is transmitted to the information user, and the voice information service provider transmits the same information to the information provider. In addition, the information transmitted by the voice information service provider through step 480 may further include usage period information selected by the information user.

The method of assigning the user ID information and the password information may be sequentially performed in a storage device in which the plurality of user ID information and the password information are stored in response to a request of the information user, or in the case of a request of the information user. The user ID information and password information may be randomly extracted from a storage device in which the user ID information and password information are stored, or the user ID information and password information may be randomly issued when a user requests the information.

In addition, in step 480, the access information and the condition information may be transmitted to an e-mail address designated by the information user or the information provider, faxed to the information user or the information provider, or the information user or the information provider may be transmitted. The method may additionally include a method of transmitting a text message to a designated communication device.

5 is a flow chart for an information user using paid information through a computer terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a case in which an information user requests paid information through a computer terminal, and the information provider provides the corresponding information using the information user's computer terminal.

5, an information user who has received a specific user ID information and a password information from a voice information service provider is connected to an information providing server using a computer combined with a communication network, referring to FIG. It shows the step of receiving specific information from.

Referring to FIG. 5, in step 510, the information providing server receives user ID information and password information transmitted from a voice information service provider and stores them in the content information storage device.

The information stored through the step 510 is a criterion for determining whether the connection information is valid when the access information is received from the specific information user, and the corresponding information stored through the step 510 corresponds to the user ID information. Period information (that is, period information for which the information user can use the access information) may be further included.

In step 520, the connection request information is received from the computer terminal coupled with the communication network of the information user who has received the access information from the voice information service provider.

In operation 530, the information providing server transmits access information (including a user ID and a password) input request information to the corresponding information user.

Step 530 further includes a step of retrieving the connection information input form previously designated by the information providing server, transmitting the information to the computer terminal of the information user, and the computer terminal of the information user receiving and outputting the connection information input form on the computer screen. can do.

In step 540, the information user uses the access information input request information received in step 530 to input access information including user ID information and password information provided from the voice information service provider to the input form received in step 530. Input it and send it to the information providing server using a communication network.

In step 550, the information providing server receives the connection information received in step 540 and compares the connection information received in step 510 with the connection information stored in the storage device and checks whether the connection information received from the information user is valid.

If it is determined that the connection information is invalid as a result of the check in step 550, the flow proceeds to step 560 to transmit an error message to the information user terminal device, and the flow proceeds to step 530 to resend the connection information input request information to the information user. In addition, the step 560 may include guide information that the information user can perform member registration in the website or receive access information through the voice information service provider.

If the access information is valid as a result of the check in step 550, the flow proceeds to step 570 to transmit specific information requested by the information user to the information user terminal device.

Step 570 may be limited to only during the period of use selected by the information user through the voice information service provider, and if the period of use of the information is exceeded, member registration in the site is performed to the information user or through the voice information service provider. A guide message indicating that the access information can be reassigned can be transmitted to the information user computer terminal through a communication network.

6 is a flow chart for the purchase of goods using a voice information service provider according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, in step 610, an information user who wants to purchase a specific item provided in an e-commerce site located on the Internet, enters a phone number designated by a voice information service provider using a telephone, and the voice information service provider Request to connect.

In operation 620, the voice information service provider transmits corresponding code input request information of an information provider (in this case, an operator of an electronic commerce site) that provides the desired information to the information user using the guide message of the answering machine.

Based on the code input request information received in step 620, the information user inputs the corresponding code information for specifying the information provider for providing the item that the information user wants to purchase (for example, a key input unit). Etc.) and transmit it to the voice information service provider.

The code information input by the information user can be confirmed in the information provider's website. If the information is not easy in the site, the code information can be confirmed in the answering machine of the voice information service provider or the voice information service provider. Can be found in other answering machines (e.g., answering machines to provide code information only).

In addition, when the voice information service provider operates independently for a specific site, the step of inputting a corresponding code to specify a website may be omitted.

In operation 630, the voice information service operator compares the code information received in operation 620 with a plurality of code information stored in the storage device, and checks whether the code information received from the information user is valid.

In addition to the validation check, step 630 may further include checking whether the code input by the information user is a paid information providing site or an e-commerce site.

If it is determined that the code information is not valid through the checking operation of step 630, the method proceeds to step 640 to output a plurality of code information stored in the storage device in the form of a voice guidance message so that the user can correctly select the information. Assist. When step 640 ends, the flow returns to step 420 to request the information user to re-enter the code information.

If it is determined that the code information is valid according to the inspection result of step 630, or if the information user inputs the code of the desired information provider during the operation of step 640, the flow proceeds to step 650.

In step 650, the voice information service provider requests the information user by using a voice message about what payment means to pay for the item.

Step 650 may be applied to output a guide message requesting the user to select the information user, for example, the credit card is 1, the bank transfer is 2, etc., and the information user can select a payment method by selecting a specific number. have.

The method of payment applicable in step 650 may be any method as long as it is possible to deposit or withdraw a certain amount by credit card, inter-bank transfer, unpaid bank deposit, prepaid card, etc. Only the method of wire transfer will be described.

If the information user has selected a payment method using a credit card in step 650, the flow proceeds to step 660.

Thereafter, the information user inputs a unique number (step 660), a payment card number (step 670), and a payment amount (step 680) of the corresponding item through the input unit of the information user's phone according to the voice guidance message of the voice information service. do.

The unique number assigned to each of the goods can be found along with price information on the Internet site handling the goods.

In operation 670, the method may further include inputting a social security number of the information user to confirm whether the input of the corresponding card number is correct.

In step 690, the voice information service provider requests confirmation by the information user using the voice guidance message to determine whether the contents input through steps 660 to 680 are correct.

The method of confirming the corresponding information in step 690 may be a method of sequentially outputting the plurality of input information by using the voice guidance message, and also outputs '1 if the input information is correct, 2 if the wrong information, etc.' The information user can also be selected.

If the corresponding information input by the information user is stored as incorrect information for the request of step 690, the flow proceeds to step 660 to perform re-entry by the information user.

However, in response to the request of step 690, if the information user recognizes that the correct information is stored, the process proceeds to step 700 where the information input by the information user is transferred to the financial institution for approval.

If it is determined that the information is invalid as a result of the approval operation in step 700, the flow proceeds to step 660 to request the information user to re-enter the payment information.

If it is determined that the information is valid as a result of the approval operation in step 700, the flow proceeds to step 770.

Then, referring back to step 650, if the information user has selected a payment method through interbank transfer, proceed to step 710.

Subsequently, according to the voice guidance message of the voice information service, the information user inputs a unique number (step 710), a payment bank (step 670), a bank account number (step 730), and a payment amount (step 740) of the corresponding user. Input through the input and send.

Step 730 may further include the step of inputting the social security number of the information user to confirm whether the input of the account number is correct information.

In operation 750, the voice information service provider requests the information user to confirm whether the corresponding information input by the information user through operation 740 from operation 710 is correct by using the voice guidance message.

The method of confirming the corresponding information through the step 750 may be a method of sequentially outputting the plurality of input information by using the voice guidance message. Also, if the input information is correct, the number 1 is incorrect or the number 2 is incorrect. The information can be selected by the user.

If the wrong information is stored through the confirmation request of step 750, the process proceeds to step 710 and re-entry by the information user is possible.

In addition, through the confirmation request in step 750, if the correct information is stored, the process proceeds to step 760 and transmits the information entered by the information user to the financial institution to perform the approval.

If it is determined that the information is invalid through the approval operation of step 760, the flow proceeds to step 710 to request re-entry of the payment information. However, if it is determined to be valid information, the flow proceeds to step 770.

In step 770, the voice information service provider requests the information user to input a phone number using the guide message. By using the phone number input through step 770, it is possible to use it as password information for identifying the current progress of the goods purchased on the Internet site (for example, during reservation, delivery, delivery completion, etc.). . In addition, the information provider that sells the goods can be applied to the contact information for confirming the information of the purchase request goods using the corresponding telephone number.

In step 780, the voice information service provider requests confirmation in step 770 whether the telephone number information input by the information user is correct.

If the telephone number information inputted through the verification in step 780 is not valid, the flow proceeds to step 770 to request the information user to re-enter the telephone number. However, if the phone number entered in step 770 is correct, flow proceeds to step 790 to request entry of information relating to the delivery of the item. As a method for inputting information related to the delivery of goods by the information user, a method of allowing a user to store information such as a purchaser's name, address for delivery, etc. may be applied to a user with a voice storage function. .

In step 800, the delivery information (information inputted by the information user through step 790) stored in the storage device is output, and a request is made to confirm whether the information is correct by the information user.

If incorrect information is input through the check in step 800, the flow proceeds to step 790 to request re-entry of the delivery information. If the correct information is input, the step ends.

Thereafter, the voice information service operator transmits the plurality of corresponding information to an information provider (meaning an electronic commerce service operator) so that the actual purchase step can proceed.

The information provider stores the received information in a storage device that manages the product information and the payment confirmation information, and displays the relevant information on the computer screen of the information user when the information user receives the request for reading about the current purchase progress. Output to

7 is a data flow diagram when applying the paid information use and purchase of goods as a prepaid payment system according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, in step 850, the information user 810 transmits connection request information to the information providing server 820 using a terminal (ie, a mobile communication terminal, a computer, and a telephone) coupled with a communication network. .

In operation 860, the information providing server 820 searches for a storage device in which a plurality of item information is stored, and transmits the retrieved plurality of item information (including at least price information) to the information user terminal device.

In operation 870, the information user 810 selects a specific article for purchase based on the plurality of article information received in operation 860, and transmits order information about the selected specific article to the information providing server 820. The order information applied in step 870 may include item information to be purchased, information user address information, information user telephone number information, and the like. When the information user 810 transmits the order information, an order code (for example, according to the order information) may be used. For example, 003107, etc.) is generated.

In step 880, the information providing server 820 transmits the order information received from the information user 810 to the voice information service provider 830 (including the answering machine and the voice information server) in step 870.

In operation 890, the information providing server 820 transmits payment means request information to the information user 810 to request payment means information for paying for the corresponding item. The payment means request information transmitted to the information user 810 through step 890 may include a list of a plurality of payment means selectable by the information user 810 and a voice information service provider for providing the payment means information by the information user 810. Telephone number information of 830). In addition, the payment means request information may further include order code information generated through step 1070.

In addition, the payment means request information of step 890 does not allow the information user 810 to access the voice information service provider 830 for a certain period of time (eg, one day, one week, etc.) for the purchase of the item or the use of the paid information. If not, it may further include information that the order has the effect of canceling.

In operation 900, the information user 810 requests a connection to the voice information service provider 830 using a terminal coupled with a communication network based on the payment means request information received in operation 890.

In operation 910, the information user 810 transmits order information using a guide message output from the voice information service provider 830 in a voice form. The order information transmitted from the information user 810 to the voice information service provider 830 in step 910 may be transmitted by inputting only the order code generated through step 870, even if the order information does not include the plurality of information described in step 870. In this case, even if the voice information service provider 830 receives only the order code from the information user 810, since the order information has been received from the information providing server 820 through step 880, the user inputs all the order information. The same operation can be performed.

In step 920, the information user 810 transmits payment means information (including at least payment means selection information and payment request amount information) using the guidance message output in the form of voice from the voice information service provider 830. The type of payment means applicable in step 920 is the same as the information transmitted from the information providing server 820 to the information provider in step 890, for example, a certain amount of deposit and withdrawal, such as credit card, bankbook transfer, bank account transfer In this possible form, any kind may not be restricted.

In step 930, the voice information service provider 830 stores the order information and the payment means information received from the information user 810 in the storage device through steps 910 and 920, and proceeds to step 940 to store the stored information in voice. The information message is output to the information user 810 using a guide message outputted in a form, and the information user 810 requests confirmation of whether the information is correct.

If the information user 810 requests the change of the corresponding information through step 940, the user may proceed to step 910 to receive the correct information from the information user 810 again.

In operation 950, the voice information service provider 830 may determine whether the information is valid based on the payment means information received from the information user 810. Send the payment information verification request information to the credit card company, the bank).

In step 960, the voice information service provider 830 receives payment approval information (including at least approval number information) for the payment method from the financial institution 840, and proceeds to steps 970 and 980 to approve the payment. The information is transmitted to the information user 810 and the information providing server 820.

The information providing server 820 recognizes that the payment for the operation (eg, purchase of goods, use of paid information, etc.) desired by the information user 810 is completed based on the payment approval information received through step 980, Provide the goods to the information user 810 or approve the use of the paid information.

8 is a data flow diagram when applying the paid information use and purchase of goods as a postpaid payment system according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, in step 1050, the information user 1010 transmits connection request information to the information providing server 1020 using a terminal (ie, a mobile communication terminal, a computer, and a telephone) coupled to a communication network. .

In operation 1060, the information providing server 1020 searches for a storage device that stores a plurality of item information, and transmits the retrieved plurality of item information (including at least price information) to the information user terminal device.

In operation 1070, the information user 1010 selects a specific article for purchase based on the plurality of article information received in operation 1060, and transmits order information about the selected specific article to the information providing server 1020. The order information applied in step 1070 may include item information to be purchased, information user address information, information user telephone number information, and the like. When the information user 1010 transmits the order information, an order code according to the order information (eg, For example, 003107, etc.) is generated.

In step 1080, the information providing server 1020 transmits the order information received from the information user 1010 to the voice information service provider 1030 (including the answering machine and the voice information server) in step 1070.

In operation 1090, the information providing server 1020 delivers the corresponding item selected by the information user 1010 to the information provider, and transmits payment means request information for requesting payment means information for paying for the corresponding item. The payment means request information transmitted to the information user 1010 through step 1090 includes a list of a plurality of payment means selectable by the information user 1010 and a voice information service provider for providing the payment means information by the information user 1010. 1030's telephone number information and the like. In addition, the payment means request information may further include order code information generated through step 1070.

In operation 1100, the information user 1010 requests a connection to the voice information service provider 1030 using a terminal coupled with a communication network based on the payment means request information received in operation 1090.

In operation 1110, the information user 1010 transmits order information by using a guide message output in a voice form from the voice information service provider 1030. The order information transmitted by the information user 1010 to the voice information service provider 1030 in step 1110 may be transmitted by inputting only the order code generated through step 1070, even if the order information does not include the plurality of information described in step 1070. In this case, even if the voice information service provider 1030 receives only the order code from the information user 1010, since the order information has been received from the information providing server 1020 through step 1080, the case in which all of the order information is entered and The same operation can be performed.

In operation 1120, the information user 1010 transmits payment means information (including at least payment means selection information and payment request amount information) using a guidance message output in a voice form from the voice information service provider 1030.

The type of payment means applicable in step 1120 is the same as the information transmitted from the information providing server 1020 to the information provider in step 1090, for example, a certain amount of deposit and withdrawal, such as credit card, bankbook transfer, bank account transfer, etc. In this possible form, any kind may not be restricted.

In operation 1130, the voice information service provider 1030 stores the order information and the payment means information received from the information user 1010 in steps 1110 and 1120 in the storage device, and proceeds to step 1140 to store the stored information in voice. The information message 1010 is transmitted to the information user 1010 using a guide message output in the form, and a request is made from the information user 1010 to confirm whether the information is correct.

If the information user 1010 requests to change the corresponding information through step 1140, the process proceeds to step 1110, where the correct information may be received again from the information user 1010.

In operation 1150, the voice information service provider 1030 may use the financial institution 1040 (for example, a card payment company) to confirm whether the information is valid based on the payment means information received from the information user 1010. Send the payment information verification request information to the credit card company, the bank).

In step 1160, the voice information service provider 1030 receives payment approval information (including at least approval number information) for the payment method from the financial institution 1040, and proceeds to steps 1170 and 1180 to approve the payment. The information is transmitted to the information user 1010 and the information providing server 1020.

The information providing server 1020 recognizes that the payment for the operation (for example, purchase of goods, use of paid information, etc.) desired by the information user 1010 is completed based on the payment approval information received through step 1180. Complete the transaction with the user.

9 is a diagram illustrating a screen display for member authentication using a computer terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9, the screen for member authentication includes an area (area 1210) for displaying a company name and code information of an Internet site, and an area for inputting user ID (ID) information and password information (area 1220). , Area 1230, and an area (area 1240) for providing a connection information providing method.

The code information of the area 1210 is an identification code that an information user inputs to a voice information service provider to specify a corresponding website after connecting to a voice information service provider using a terminal (for example, a telephone, etc.) coupled with a communication network.

In addition, the information user can access the user ID (ID) and password information received from the voice information service provider by inputting the corresponding code into the area 1220 and 1230.

In addition, the area 1240 suggests a method for accessing the site without registering a member to an information user who does not want to register as a member of the web site.

The information presented in the area 1240 may include information indicating that the connection information is available by being connected to the voice response service provider's answering machine.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a screen display for reading information related to an item purchase using a computer terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10, a screen for viewing goods purchase related information may include an area 1310 displaying an item manufacturer or web site name, an area 1320 displaying item information, and a payment history. An area 1330, an area 1340 for displaying a purchaser's phone number, an area 1350 for displaying a current state of goods, and an area 1360 for presenting a method for canceling payment may be included.

The area 1320 displaying the item information may include a unique number of the item and photo information indicating the item, and the area 1330 displaying the payment details indicates whether the payment for the item is completed. , It is possible to indicate which payment means the information user used.

The area 1340 displaying the phone number displays the phone number information input by the information user while paying the goods to the voice information service provider (see FIG. 6).

The area 1350 displaying the goods status displays information on a state of the current goods, for example, 'reserving', 'delivering', and 'delivery completed'.

An area 1360 is an area for presenting information on how to cancel a purchase payment of the item.

11 is a flowchart of data showing a method of using information paid by an information user using an answering machine according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a description of paid information through a voice information service provider, in which a user ID (ID) and a password that can use the paid information of an information providing server through a voice information service provider as described above with reference to FIG. 2. Is a flow chart showing a case of receiving.

Referring to FIG. 11, in step 1410, an information user for using pay information requests a telephone call by inputting a telephone number designated by a voice information service provider using a telephone (collectively, a wireless telephone).

In step 1420, the call is connected to the telephone number inputted by the information user in step 1410, and the voice information service provider uses the guide message of the answering machine to identify the information provider that provides the information the information user wants to use. In order to do so, an information provider code input request is sent to the information user's telephone requesting input of a code of a specific information providing server.

In step 1430, the information user uses the input request received from the voice information service provider in step 1420, and uses the input unit (e.g., key input unit, etc.) of the telephone to input the code of the information provider who wants to use the information. Input and transmit to voice information service providers.

The code specifying the information provider inputted by the user of information in step 1430 can be identified in the web site of the information providing server that provides the information that the information user wants to use. If this is not easy, it can be checked within the voice information service provider's answering machine or other voice answering service provider's answering machine (for example, a separate answering machine for providing only code information). .

In addition, when only one information providing server is connected to the voice information service system, separate code input steps such as steps 1420 and 1430 described above may be omitted.

In operation 1440, the voice information service provider who receives the corresponding code from the information user in operation 1430 requests the information user to input a password to confirm whether the information user is an information user who can use the website.

In step 1450, the information user uses a password (see FIG. 2) received from the voice information service provider in response to the password input request received in step 1440, using an input unit (for example, a key input unit, etc.) of the telephone. To enter and transmit to the voice information service provider.

Steps 1440 to 1450 may be applied for the purpose of preventing information users from using paid information using another person's telephone or from using minor information such as adult content that requires age restriction. Can be.

In addition, the information requested by the voice information service provider to the information user through step 1440 may further include a request for input of a user ID, in addition to a request for inputting a password, when the user ID is given using numbers or symbols. Can be.

In operation 1460, the voice information service provider uses the password information stored in the storage device to check whether the password received from the information user is valid in operation 1450.

In operation 1460, the voice information service provider may also check whether the user-specified usage period has elapsed.

If the password received in step 1450 is valid through the check in step 1460 (of course, the condition specified by the user is also met), the process proceeds to step 1470 and the information user requests information to the specific information providing server through step 1430. Send the information.

In step 1480, the information providing server transmits the information (i.e., voice information) requested from the voice information service provider to the voice information service provider through the communication network, and in step 1490, the voice information service provider transmits the corresponding information received from the information providing server. The information is provided to the information user through the user's telephone.

12 is a flowchart of data showing a method of using paid information by an information user through an information providing server according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 12, when an information user requests paid information through a computer terminal, and the information provider provides the information to the computer terminal of the information user, it is a data flowchart.

Referring to FIG. 2, a user ID and a password assigned to an information user using a voice information service system are transmitted to an information providing server through a communication network, and the information is stored and managed in the information providing server.

However, the user ID and password assigned to the information user using the voice information service system will be managed only by the voice information service system with reference to FIG. 12 below. A method of determining whether or not the access information input by the information user through the system is valid will be described.

12 is a case where the information user has already been given a user ID and password from the voice information service system as in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 12, in step 1510, an information user accesses an information providing server that wants to use information by using a computer coupled to a communication network.

In operation 1520, the information providing server requests the information user to input a user ID and a password (that is, access information).

In step 1530, the information user inputs the access information (270-FIG. 2) received from the voice information service provider into a format provided by the information providing server and transmits it to the information providing server through the communication network.

In step 1540, the information providing server transmits the access information to the voice information service provider through the communication network to check whether the access information received from the information user is valid.

In operation 1550, the voice information service service provider determines whether the access information received through step 1540 is valid by using the access information stored in the storage device, and proceeds to step 1560 to check whether the access information is valid. Send to the information providing server.

In step 1560, the information providing server receives a result of checking whether the access information is valid from the voice information service system. If the access information is valid, the information providing server transmits the information requested by the information user to the information user's computer in step 1570. If not, the information provision server sends an error message to the user's computer, such as 'password incorrect'.

Fig. 13 is a flowchart of data for an information user to receive connection information via a telephone in order to use paid information according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 13, in step 1610, an information user who wants to use pay information requests a phone call by inputting a telephone number designated by a voice information service provider using a telephone (collectively, a wireless telephone).

In step 1620, the call is connected to the telephone number inputted by the information user in step 1610, and the voice information service provider uses the guide message of the answering machine to identify the information provider that provides the information the information user wants to use. To do so, an information provider code entry request is sent to the information user's telephone requesting entry of a code of a specific information providing server.

In operation 1630, the information user inputs the corresponding code through an input unit (for example, a key input unit) of the telephone and transmits the code to the voice information service provider using the received input request information.

In operation 1640, the voice information service provider receiving the code from the information user through step 1630 may request the information user to designate for a certain period of time (for example, one day, one month, etc.) of continuous use of the website. The condition designation request information is transmitted using a voice message of the answering machine.

In step 1650, the information user confirms the condition designation request information received in step 1640 in the form of a guide message using voice, and inputs desired condition information through an input unit of the telephone to transmit to the voice information service provider.

For example, if a voice message provided by a voice information service provider is output as '1 for day use, 2 for weekly use', and the like, if the information user wants to use the website for one day, Enter 1 at the phone input.

In operation 1660, the voice information service provider transmits the condition specifying information received in operation 1650 to the information providing server selected by the information user in operation 1630.

In operation 1670, the information providing server searches for and extracts a storage device from a user ID and a password that can be given to the information user as access information corresponding to the condition specification information received in operation 1660.

The method of assigning the user ID and password to the information user in the information providing server may be sequentially extracted from the storage device storing the plurality of user ID and password information when the information user requests, or the information user may be assigned. When a request is made, a plurality of user IDs and passwords are randomly extracted from a storage device that is stored, or when a request of an information user is made and automatically generated and given in the form of randomly issuing a user ID and password. Can be applied.

In step 1680, the information providing server stores the condition specification information received in step 1660 to be connected with the access information (ie, user ID and password) extracted in step 1670.

In step 1690, the information providing server transmits the connection information extracted in step 1670 and the condition information received in step 1660 to the voice information service system.

In operation 1700, the voice information service system transmits the connection information and condition information received in operation 1690 to the telephone of the information user using a voice guidance message.

Of course, in addition to the steps 1690 to 1700, the access information and condition information may be directly transmitted from the information providing server to the information user by a text message or the like.

14 is a flow chart for an information user to receive access information via a telephone, according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 illustrates a method of allowing the information user to be provided from the information providing server instead of being provided from the voice information service system so that the information user can use the paid information through the information providing server.

Of course, even in this case, since the information user does not need a registration procedure for inputting separate personal information in order to receive access information from the information providing server, there is no fear of leakage of personal information.

Referring to FIG. 14, in step 1810, an information user who wants to use paid information provided by a specific Internet site (i.e., an information providing server) inputs a phone number designated by a voice information service provider by using a telephone and inputs voice information. Request a dialup connection to the service system.

In operation 1820, the voice information service system transmits code input request information for specifying an information provider that provides desired information to the information user by using the prestored guide message.

In step 1830, the information user uses a guide message transmitted from the voice information service system, and inputs a corresponding code for specifying an information provider that provides desired information through an input unit (for example, a key input unit) of the telephone. Input to the voice information service system.

The above-mentioned code information can be checked in the information provider's website that provides the information desired by the information user. If the information is not easy in the site, the code information can be checked in the answering machine of the voice information service provider or voice. It is possible to check in another answering machine of an information service provider (for example, an answering machine for providing only code information).

However, if the voice information system is operated independently for a specific website, the step of inputting a corresponding code, which is a step of specifying one website, may be omitted.

In operation 1840, the voice information service system checks whether the code received from the information provider in operation 1830 is valid. In operation 1840, the method for checking the validity of the code received by the voice information service system may include a method of checking whether the received code is identical to a plurality of codes stored in the storage device.

In addition, step 1840 may further include checking whether the code input by the information user is a paid information providing site or an electronic commerce site, as well as checking the validity of the corresponding code information.

If it is determined that the invalid code is found as a result of the check in step 1840, the method proceeds to step 1850 and the stored code is output in the form of a guide message to assist in the correct selection of the information user. Re-enter the code input.

In addition, if it is determined that the valid code information is a result of the check in step 1840, the flow proceeds to step 1860.

In operation 1860, the voice information service system uses the voice message to provide condition designation request information for requesting the user to select a period of time (for example, one day, one month, etc.) to continue using the site. send.

In step 1870, the information user inputs a desired designation condition through the input unit of the telephone and transmits it to the voice information service system corresponding to the condition designation request information received in step 1860.

For example, the voice message output from the voice information service system is output as '1 for day use, 2 for weekly use', and so on, if the information user wants to use it for one day, Select No. 1 by using.

In operation 1880, the voice information service system transmits the designated condition received in operation 1870 to the specified information providing server in operation 1830.

In step 1890, the information providing server receives the designated condition transmitted from the voice information service system, and proceeds to step 1900 to extract the user ID and password.

In operation 1900, the information providing server extracts a user ID and a password from among a plurality of user IDs and passwords pre-stored in the storage device, or extracts a specific user ID and password sequentially or randomly. You can optionally generate a specific user ID and password, such as creation.

In step 1910, the information providing server stores the designated condition received in step 1890 to be connected with the user ID and password extracted in step 1900.

In operation 1920, the information providing server transmits a user ID, a password, and a designated condition to a voice information service system through a communication network.

In operation 1930, the voice information service system receives a user ID, a password, and a specified condition from the information providing server, and proceeds to step 1940 to transmit the user ID, password, and the specified condition to the information user through the information user's telephone. .

In addition, in step 1920, the information providing server may transmit the user ID, the password, and the designated condition directly to the information user in the form of an e-mail, a fax, or a text message.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart of data illustrating a method of using paid information by an information user according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

15 is a data flow diagram illustrating a case where an information user requests paid information through an answering system, and the information provider also provides the information to the information user through an answering system connected to the information user.

FIG. 15 illustrates a case where an information user who has received a user ID (ID) and a password that can use paid information through an information providing server and receives paid information through a voice information service provider as described above with reference to FIG. 13. The flowchart shown.

Referring to FIG. 15, in step 2010, an information user for using pay information requests a phone call by inputting a phone number designated by a voice information service provider using a telephone.

In step 2020, the call is connected to the telephone number inputted by the information user in step 2010, and the voice information service provider uses the guide message of the answering machine to specify an information provider that provides the information the information user wants to use. In order to do so, an information provider code input request is sent to the information user's telephone requesting input of a code of a specific information providing server.

In step 2030, the information user uses the input request received from the voice information service provider in step 2020, and uses the input unit (e.g., key input unit, etc.) of the telephone to input the code of the information provider who wants to use the information. Input and transmit to voice information service providers.

The code entered by the information consumer in step 2030 can be found in the web site of the information providing server that provides the information the information user wants to use, and if it is not easy to check in the website, The identification may be performed in an automatic answering system of the voice information service provider or through another automatic answering system of the voice information service provider (for example, a separate automatic answering system for providing only code information).

In addition, when only the voice information service system and one information providing server are connected, separate code input steps such as steps 2020 and 2030 described above may be omitted.

In operation 2040, the voice information service provider who receives the corresponding code from the information user through operation 2030 requests the information user to input a password for confirming whether the information user is an information user who can use the website.

In step 2050, the information user uses a password (see FIG. 13) received from the voice information service provider in response to the password input request received in step 2040, using an input unit (for example, a key input unit, etc.) of the telephone. To enter and transmit to the voice information service provider.

Steps 2040 to 2050 described above may be applied for the purpose of preventing information users from using paid information using another person's telephone or from using minor information such as adult content that requires age restriction. Can be.

In addition, the information requested by the voice information service provider to the information user through step 2040 may be used in addition to a request for inputting a password when the user ID is given using a number or a symbol (for example, # or *). It may further include a request for input of a user ID.

In addition, when it is impossible or inconvenient to input a user ID, the user's phone number may be recognized instead of the user's ID.

In step 2060, the voice information service provider transmits the user's ID (or phone number), password, etc. to the designated information providing server from the information user through step 2030.

In step 2070, the information providing server checks the validity of the information user by using the user's ID (or telephone number), password, etc. received from the voice information service provider, and checks the condition specified by the user (for example, Check the date of use, etc.).

If the ID (or telephone number), password, etc. of the user received through step 2060 through the check in step 2070 are valid (and also meets the conditions specified by the user), the process proceeds to step 2080. Send the information requested by the user

In operation 2090, the voice information service provider transmits the corresponding information received from the information providing server to the information user through the information user's telephone.

In addition, in the case where the information user uses the method of allowing the information user to use the paid information through the information providing server without being provided from the voice information service system but from the information providing server, the information user can use the computer as described above. Using direct access to the information providing server, you can receive the desired information.

The method of using the paid information through FIGS. 11 to 15 may be similarly applied to the above-described goods purchase method.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and many variations are possible by those skilled in the art within the spirit of the present invention.

As described above, the present invention does not need to perform member registration in the corresponding site in order to view and receive specific information provided by the information user, thereby preventing the possibility of personal information leakage.

In addition, since there is no restriction condition such as income, age, gender, etc. of the information user who wants to use the information, the information user can always use the information when necessary.

In addition, since a separate payment means such as a credit card is not used in return for the use of the information, information on the payment means is leaked, so that the information user does not suffer any unwanted damage.

In addition, since the information provider operating the Internet site does not receive the usage fee by means of payment such as a credit card, no additional equipment introduction cost is incurred.

In addition, the information user can consider the equity of the information provision by giving the fee payment criteria for the use of the paid information differentially according to the use period.

In addition, when the information user wants to use the information, there is no need to wait in time, and the information can be used immediately from the time of obtaining the connection information.

In addition, there is no cost, such as additional fees, other than the amount paid for the use of information.

In addition, it is possible to easily configure a method of paying a fee for using the paid information to enable more users to use the information, and the information provider may attract more users.

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In the method for providing access information that the user can use the paid information by using the information providing server coupled through the communication network, Receiving a connection information grant request for using the paid information from an answering machine, wherein the access information grant request may include at least one of a paid information use period and a paid information use number; Using the received access information granting request, searching for access information of any one of a plurality of access information previously stored in a storage device, wherein the access information includes at least one of a user ID and a password. Includes; Transmitting the retrieved access information to at least one of the answering machine and a user terminal. Access information providing method using an information providing server comprising a. The method of claim 1, Storing the retrieved access information in connection with the access information grant request; Access information providing method using an information providing server, characterized in that it further comprises. The method of claim 1, The communication network is at least one of a wired communication network and a wireless communication network Access information providing method using an information providing server, characterized in that. The method of claim 1, The user terminal is at least one of a mobile communication terminal, a computer, a landline telephone, a cordless telephone Access information providing method using an information providing server, characterized in that. A method for a user to perform a connection information grant request using a voice information service system, Receiving a connection information grant request that can use an information providing server from a user terminal, wherein the access information grant request is at least one of code information designating the information providing server, paid information usage period, the number of times of paid information usage Comprising; If the access information grant request includes the code information, checking whether the code information is valid; If the code information is valid, transmitting the access information grant request to the information providing server; Receiving access information corresponding to the access information grant request from the information providing server; Transmitting the received access information to the user terminal. Access information grant request method using a voice information service system comprising a. In the method of using the paid information by the user using the information providing server through a communication network, Receiving a connection information grant request from the voice information service system; Retrieving first access information corresponding to the received access information grant request; Storing the retrieved first access information; Transmitting the retrieved first access information to at least one of the voice information service system and a user terminal; Receiving second access information from the user terminal; Checking whether the first access information is identical to the second access information; Retrieving paid information requested by the user when the second access information is valid; Transmitting the retrieved pay information to the user terminal Paid information providing method using an information providing server comprising a. In the method of using the paid information provided by the information providing server using a voice information service system, Receiving access information from a user terminal; Transmitting the received access information to the information providing server; Receiving the paid information from the information providing server when the access information is valid; Transmitting the received pay information to the user terminal Paid information relay method using a voice information service system comprising a. In the method of using the paid information provided by the information providing server using a voice information service system, Receiving a connection information grant request from the voice information service system; Retrieving first access information corresponding to the received access information grant request; Storing the retrieved first access information; Transmitting the retrieved first access information to the voice information service system; Receiving second access information from the voice information service system; Checking whether the first access information is identical to the second access information; Retrieving the requested pay information from the voice information service system when the second access information is valid; Transmitting the retrieved pay information to the voice information service system. Paid information providing method using an information providing server comprising a. In the method for providing paid information to the user through the communication network using the information providing server, Receiving access information from a user terminal, wherein the access information may include at least one of a user ID and a password; Transmitting the received access information to a voice information service system for validating the received access information; Receiving a result of validating the access information from the voice information service system; Retrieving paid information requested by the user when the access information is valid; Transmitting the retrieved pay information to the user terminal Paid information providing method using an information providing server comprising a. In the method of using the paid information provided by the information providing server using a voice information service system, Receiving access information from a user terminal; Checking whether the received access information is valid using at least one previously stored access information; If the access information is valid, transmitting the paid information request of the user to the information providing server; Receiving the pay information from the information providing server; Transmitting the received pay information to the user terminal Paid information relay method using a voice information service system comprising a. In the system for providing access information that can use the paid information to the user by using the information providing server, Means for receiving a connection information grant request that can use the paid information from an answering machine; Means for retrieving connection information of any one of a plurality of connection information previously stored in a storage device by using the received connection information grant request; Means for transmitting the retrieved connection information to at least one of the answering machine and the user Access information providing system using the information providing server, characterized in that it comprises a. The method of claim 11, Means for storing the retrieved connection information in connection with the connection information grant request; Access information providing system using the information providing server, characterized in that it further comprises. A system in which a user performs a connection information grant request using a voice information service system, Means for receiving a connection information grant request that can use an information providing server from a user terminal; Means for checking whether the code information is valid when the access information grant request includes the code information; Means for sending the access information grant request to the information providing server if the code information is valid; Means for receiving access information corresponding to the access information grant request from the information providing server; Means for transmitting the received access information to the user terminal Access information grant request system using a voice information service system comprising a. In the system using the paid information by the user using the information providing server through a communication network, Means for receiving a connection information grant request from the voice information service system; Means for retrieving first access information corresponding to the received access information grant request; Means for storing the retrieved first connection information; Means for transmitting the retrieved first access information to at least one of the voice information service system and a user terminal; Means for receiving second connection information from the user terminal; Means for checking whether the first connection information is identical to the second connection information; Means for retrieving paid information requested by the user when the second connection information is valid; Means for transmitting the retrieved pay information to the user terminal Paid information providing system using an information providing server comprising a. In the system using the pay information provided by the information providing server using a voice information service system, Means for receiving access information from a user terminal; Means for transmitting the received access information to the information providing server; Means for receiving the pay information from the information providing server when the access information is valid; Means for transmitting the received pay information to the user terminal Paid information relay system using a voice information service system comprising a. In the system using the pay information provided by the information providing server using a voice information service system, Means for receiving a connection information grant request from the voice information service system; Means for retrieving first access information corresponding to the received access information grant request; Means for storing the retrieved first connection information; Means for transmitting the retrieved first access information to the voice information service system; Means for receiving second connection information from the voice information service system; Means for checking whether the first connection information is identical to the second connection information; Means for retrieving the requested pay information from the voice information service system if the second connection information is valid; Means for transmitting the retrieved pay information to the voice information service system Paid information providing system using an information providing server comprising a. In the system for providing paid information to the user through the communication network using the information providing server, Means for receiving access information from a user terminal; Means for transmitting the received access information to a voice information service system for validating the received access information; Means for receiving a validation result of the access information from the voice information service system; Means for retrieving paid information requested by the user when the access information is valid; Means for transmitting the retrieved pay information to the user terminal Paid information providing system using an information providing server comprising a. In the system using the pay information provided by the information providing server using a voice information service system, Means for receiving access information from a user terminal; Means for checking the validity of the received access information by using at least one previously stored access information; Means for transmitting, to the information providing server, the paid information request of the user if the access information is valid; Means for receiving the pay information from the information providing server; Means for transmitting the received pay information to the user terminal Paid information relay system using a voice information service system comprising a. A memory in which a program is stored; A processor coupled to the memory to execute the program; Including but not limited to: The processor by the program, Receiving a connection information grant request for using the paid information from an answering machine, wherein the access information grant request may include at least one of a paid information use period and a paid information use number; Using the received access information granting request, searching for access information of any one of a plurality of access information previously stored in a storage device, wherein the access information includes at least one of a user ID and a password. Includes; Transmitting the retrieved access information to at least one of the answering machine and the user. Connection information providing device, characterized in that for executing. The method of claim 19, Storing the retrieved access information in connection with the access information grant request; Connection information providing device, characterized in that further executing. A memory in which a program is stored; A processor coupled to the memory to execute the program; Including but not limited to: The processor by the program, Receiving a connection information grant request that can use an information providing server from a user terminal, wherein the access information grant request is at least one of code information designating the information providing server, paid information usage period, the number of times of paid information usage Comprising; If the access information grant request includes the code information, checking whether the code information is valid; If the code information is valid, transmitting the access information grant request to the information providing server; Receiving access information corresponding to the access information grant request from the information providing server; Transmitting the received access information to the user terminal. The access information grant request device, characterized in that for executing. A memory in which a program is stored; A processor coupled to the memory to execute the program; Including but not limited to: The processor by the program, Receiving a connection information grant request from the voice information service system; Retrieving first access information corresponding to the received access information grant request; Storing the retrieved first access information; Transmitting the retrieved first access information to at least one of the voice information service system and a user terminal; Receiving second access information from the user terminal; Checking whether the first access information is identical to the second access information; Retrieving paid information requested by the user when the second access information is valid; Transmitting the retrieved pay information to the user terminal Paid information providing device characterized in that for executing. A memory in which a program is stored; A processor coupled to the memory to execute the program; Including but not limited to: The processor by the program, Receiving access information from a user terminal; Transmitting the received access information to the information providing server; Receiving the paid information from the information providing server when the access information is valid; Transmitting the received pay information to the user terminal Paid information relay device, characterized in that for executing. A memory in which a program is stored; A processor coupled to the memory to execute the program; Including but not limited to: The processor by the program, Receiving a connection information grant request from the voice information service system; Retrieving first access information corresponding to the received access information grant request; Storing the retrieved first access information; Transmitting the retrieved first access information to the voice information service system; Receiving second access information from the voice information service system; Checking whether the first access information is identical to the second access information; Retrieving the requested pay information from the voice information service system when the second access information is valid; Transmitting the retrieved pay information to the voice information service system. Paid information providing device characterized in that for executing. A memory in which a program is stored; A processor coupled to the memory to execute the program; Including but not limited to: The processor by the program, Receiving access information from a user terminal, wherein the access information may include at least one of a user ID and a password; Transmitting the received access information to a voice information service system for validating the received access information; Receiving a result of validating the access information from the voice information service system; Retrieving paid information requested by the user when the access information is valid; Transmitting the retrieved pay information to the user terminal Paid information providing device characterized in that for executing. A memory in which a program is stored; A processor coupled to the memory to execute the program; Including but not limited to: The processor by the program, Receiving access information from a user terminal; Checking whether the received access information is valid using at least one previously stored access information; If the access information is valid, transmitting the paid information request of the user to the information providing server; Receiving the pay information from the information providing server; Transmitting the received pay information to the user terminal Paid information relay device, characterized in that for executing.